# Painted Hills

> Rounded hills banded red, gold and black in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Short trails start from the overlook; colours are strongest after rain

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Rounded hills banded red, gold and black in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Short trails start from the overlook; colours are strongest after rain and in low light; entry is free.

- **Nearest town:** Mitchell, OR
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 44.6502, -120.2673
- **Editor's pick:** ★

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